THE CHESTER L. KRAUSE LEGACY PARK

The open lot in downtown lola, at the intersection Water Street and Chester L. Krause Drive, is presently undergoing development as the Chester L. Krause Legacy Park, honoring "Chet's" life and contributions. The park development is scheduled for completion in the Fall of 2023, in advance of the 100th anniversary of Chet's birth on December 16, 1923.

Chet's support of major projects and accomplishments in the lola community, and otherwise were substantial, long standing and unselfish. His personal style was to lead by example, reaching out for the betterment of his village neighbors, fellow hobby enthusiasts, family, humanitarians, or the man-on-the-street. Now, it's our turn as business associates, friends, neighbors and family to return that favor. This letter extends an invitation for you to consider making a monetary contribution in support of the Park development.

As a memorial to Chet's outstanding generosity and community leadership, our ad-hoc committee of his former business associates, neighbors and friends, whose lives were enriched by his philanthropic and selfless example, set out to pursue the park development to honor his memory in perpetuity. It will provide a reminder, to visitors and residents alike, of the role Chet played in the lola community and the hobby communities served by Krause Publications, commencing in 1952 with the publication of Numismatic News, and the 1973 establishment of the Iola Old Car Show. In 1960 he was also involved as a founding member of the Numismatists of Wisconsin.

Chet always reminded those with whom he worked and crossed paths that; "Some people say give until it hurts. I say give until it feels good." Now, it's our turn to complement his legacy.

The budget for the Chester L. Krause Legacy Park is presently projected to be around $230,000. Of that total, the major costs involve the installation of a bronze/granite statue of Chet in the park's northeast corner, a life-size execution by nationally renowned sculptor Eugene Daub, with the backdrop of an expansive mural on the south end, created by local talent Jordyn Brennan, that will capture many of his lifetime accomplishments, intertwined with lola's heritage. The park will also feature a lighted flag plaza and a couple shelters.

Donations for this project are welcome in any amount. All contributions will be accepted by the Village of lola, acknowledged and entitled to treatment as tax-deductible donations in accordance with applicable state and federal income tax statutes.

All contributions should be directed to:

Chet Krause Park Fund
Village of lola
P. 0 Box 336
lola, WI 54945-0336

If additional information is desired, please contact:

Clifford Mishler
P. O. Box 316
lola, WI 54945-0316
715-445-5050
mish@EclecticPursuitslola.com

Your consideration and generosity will be appreciated ... as an expression of gratitude and tribute for the generous support evidenced by "Chet" Krause in his lifetime ... where lola and the greater area community area were concerned where his support on behalf of selected humanitarian organizations were concerned and where his avocational and professional connections to the coin collecting, old car enthusiast, and other hobby community universes with which he became involved as a publisher were concerned.

Consider heeding Chet's credo that held that it's good to give until it feels good!

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